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as a means



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They say they support the order as a means of protecting their daughters' privacy as they grow up, but also feel it has rendered their children invisible.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

And though it boasts excellent character work, one gets the sense that Harris wrote this as a means to an end.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

It is also leaning into AI as a means to generate internal efficiencies, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The coalition launched a campaign last year dubbed “Save Our Services,” which touted the expansion of short-term rental revenue as a means of increasing city revenues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Understanding this rebellious nature, I encouraged the Freedom Writers to use a pen as a means of revolution.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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